Maverick ET 732 wireless distance

My maverick is about 3 yrs old and has never had a good range, anybody else have this problem? my remote is about 15ft away and sitting in a window and still looses the signal every so often. New batteries, direct line of sight, I tried it all. Is the 733 much better?

My 732 is of a similar age. Are there any other emission sources around? I notice that my remote will drop the signal if I am sitting next to any of my networked computers or the central Wi-Fi box. Once it is 2-3 feet away, the signal picks up again.

My 732 kicks ass, I am still on a set of batteries from I can't remember when. The unit is about the same age as yours. Last year I walked over to my neighbors house 300+ feet (line of sight) with my smoker going and it still held a signal, I could visually see the smoker, but I was impressed it worked that far away.

I have two 732's. The 5 year old white one, no issues. The 3 year old Black one will drop the signal once or twice in 10 hours, 25 feet from the transmitter. I don't worry because it will reconnect in 30-60 seconds by itself. I think the satellite scans the CIA uses to track my current NJ position is the cause, but I'm not the Paranoid type...JJ

I am about 25ft from my computer and modem, the reciever is inside the window that faces the smoker with the transmitter hanging on the side of the smoker that's about 15ft from the window. brand new batteries in both. It never has been able to keep a signal very well. Disappointed.

I've had 2 732's, and both would not keep a signal in my computer room (opposite corner of a smaller house). I recently bought the 733 from AMAZEN website, and have used it a few times without a signal loss yet. Now I've ordered another one. This will be here Mon. I also have the IGrill 2, and that one also has trouble keeping a signal in my situation. The 733 seems to have a stronger RF. Hope this info helps. Dave

I will also add the fact that the bells and warnings on the 733 are worthless to me. All I want is temp readings, so I maxed all the settings out so that I won't here them go off. It will remember those settings and now it is just like the 732 with better signal. Dave

I have two 732's. The 5 year old white one, no issues. The 3 year old Black one will drop the signal once or twice in 10 hours, 25 feet from the transmitter. I don't worry because it will reconnect in 30-60 seconds by itself. I think the satellite scans the CIA uses to track my current NJ position is the cause, but I'm not the Paranoid type...JJ

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I would not want to know what your smokin over there JJ if the CIA is on to you!

Once they gather enough intel with the satellite scans they will send the black helicopters... I'd be on the lookout if I were you.

I purchased a 732 a few months ago and it has worked great. I'm able to be in the front yard with it and get a signal. When i purchased it the fellow at the bbq shop said that maverick had worked out the bugs of the 732 recently.

As I read this thread I want to tell everybody this what I have been coming up against as I gather my equipment for my first smoker. Which thermometer to buy has been a real headache. What has been a great thermometer to one person has not been good for another. I have read reviews on many sites. I like to spend my money once. Even if it is a little more then I wanted. If it does not break and lasts I have saved.

Thanks Smokin Phil for your input. I am going to purchase the 732. I think I was looking for "perfect" thermometer in the reviews. If you buy good product, take care of it, and read the direction the product you buy will last.

I'm not real sure that the signal will hold constant through a double pane window or patio door. I do lose the signal just 20 ft away but the remote is usually sitting on an outside corner wall where the puter is! I put it on a stool right next to the window and have no problem.
As for me, I just like the fact that I can come inside for a while when smoking!

My maverick is about 3 yrs old and has never had a good range, anybody else have this problem? my remote is about 15ft away and sitting in a window and still looses the signal every so often. New batteries, direct line of sight, I tried it all. Is the 733 much better?

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I own the ET-733. It has a 300 ft. range. I can set up my smoker in front of my house or in the backyard and still monitor the temps from anywhere inside my home. In the 3+ years I've used it I've never had the receiver lose contact with the transmitter.